Immigration to New Brunswick (2016)

by The Canadian Magazine of Immigration · August 13, 2017

Admissions of provincial nominees and refugees increased in New Brunswick

New Brunswick immigration

Immigration to New Brunswick

From 2010 to 2016, Canada admitted 1,874,740 new immigrants (permanent residents), and New Brunswick was the destination choice of 18,195 new immigrants.

During this period, immigration to New Brunswick increased from 2,125 in 2010 to 4,675 in 2016 –representing 0.8% and 1.6% of Canada’s immigration respectively.

New Brunswick Immigration by class

Immigration to New Brunswick by class and landing year
Immigration Class	2010	2011	2012	2013	2014	2015	2016
Skilled Worker	270	180	150	140	90	115	80
Canadian Experience	35	40	45	30	125	70	80
Live-in Caregivers	10	10	20	25	40	75	30
Provincial Nominee	1,350	1,225	1,575	1,330	2,110	1,765	2,450
Family	215	285	240	320	250	240	335
Refugees	155	180	155	165	200	305	1,685
Other	90	50	25	10	20	10	15
TOTAL	2,125	1,970	2,210	2,020	2,835	2,580	4,675
Source: IRCC